Jessica Fridrich is a prominent figure in the field of computer science, particularly known for her work in image processing and computer vision. She is a professor at Binghamton University in New York and has made significant contributions to the development of algorithms for digital forensics and image analysis. Fridrich is also recognized for her research on steganography, which involves hiding information within digital images. Her work has influenced various applications, including data security and privacy protection. Through her research, she has helped advance the understanding of how to detect and prevent unauthorized information extraction from images.